Sorry, Roger! Rouge Had Fallen in Love!

New World Dressrosa.

Inside the castle in the King's Plateau, Doflamingo was sitting on the windowsill, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand, answering Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi).

"Since he wants to trade the Op-Op Fruit with the World Government, let's place it on Minion Island. It's the largest Underworld trading center in the North Blue, so he can rest assured," Doflamingo instructed the person on the Den Den Mushi.

Just then, Rosinante walked past the door, seemingly noticing something. His ears twitched slightly, but he didn't stop and walked away naturally.

Doflamingo seemed to hear some noise, glanced back, and caught a glimpse of Rosinante's back, but he didn't pay any attention to it and continued to give instructions, "I'll be there soon. Before that, don't cause any trouble. That's all."

On the other side, after Rosinante reached the corner of the corridor, his steps suddenly quickened, and his face showed some excitement and joy. He rushed into Trafalgar Law's room on the first floor.

"Rossian!" Before Trafalgar Law could react, Rosinante scooped the little guy up in his arms. "Quick, take your sister with you, pack your things, we're leaving now!"

"Huh?" Trafalgar Law looked at Rosinante with a bewildered expression. "Corazon, where are we going? Didn't we just get back?"

"The Op-Op Fruit that can cure you and your sister's Lead-Platinum Disease has appeared! It's in the North Blue, on Minion Island!" Rosinante said excitedly. "But Doflamingo is going there too. I heard he's going to trade the Op-Op Fruit to the World Government... Once that fruit is traded to the World Government, you'll have no chance. So we must get the Op-Op Fruit before Doflamingo completes this deal!"

Although Trafalgar Law has not yet figured out the situation, his relationship with Rosinante has progressed rapidly during this period, and his young and closed-off dark mind has been greatly changed by Rosinante.

So soon, Rosinante, along with Trafalgar Law and his sister Lami, secretly slipped out of Dressrosa again.

This matter soon came to the attention of the Donquixote Family. However, Rosinante's fit of behavior was not a one-off occurrence, and everyone seemed to have grown accustomed to his occasional disappearances.

Just as Doflamingo was preparing to set off, Ortolan's Den Den Mushi called him.

As Doflamingo draped the Doflamingo feather robe over his shoulders, Den Den Mushi and asked with a chuckle, "Admiral, what are your orders?"

"Dover, I heard you're going to the North Blue to trade the Op-Op Fruit?" Ortolan asked.

Doflamingo paused for a moment, but quickly understood the situation, and said with a slightly troubled expression, "That's right..."

"You wouldn't be thinking of taking this opportunity to keep the Op-Op Fruit for yourself, would you?" Ortolan asked with a smile.

"Ahem..." Doflamingo coughed slightly awkwardly, hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "The Op-Op Fruit possesses the power to grant eternal life..."

"You really intend to do this?" Ortolan laughed, then his tone became serious. "The Op-Op Fruit is something the World Government specifically wants. Those five on Mary Geoise even assigned a special task to our Marines, instructing us to ensure the success of this deal. If you cause any trouble here, even if you are Shichibukai, you might not be able to cover it up."

Doflamingo's expression was somewhat complicated. After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but ask, "But that's forever..."

"There's more to life than just this." Ortolan said.

Upon hearing this, Doflamingo couldn't help but complain, "You're not going to tell me about some kind of Elixir of Immortality or Fountain of Youth, are you? Those are just rumors from the high seas..."

"The Op-Op Fruit, isn't that just a rumor?" Ortolan retorted at first, then said slowly, "Compared to the Op-Op Fruit, Pure Gold is more valuable and feasible. I wonder if you've heard of it?"

"Pure Gold!?" Doflamingo exclaimed in surprise, "I've heard of it. Over two weeks ago, there was a group of people on the high seas who called themselves 'alchemists.' They used some secret techniques to create a metal that supposedly grants eternal power— Pure Gold... This is clearly recorded in the Celestial Dragons families of Mary Geoise. Over two weeks ago, many Celestial Dragons families wanted to obtain this technology and the Pure Gold they created, but the island the alchemists had created vanished..."

"It was eaten by a giant lanternfish that could swallow the entire island..." Ortolan reassured Yu, "Don't bother with the Op-Op Fruit. When we have time, I'll take you to find Pure Gold."

Doflamingo felt helpless. "You're asking me to give up the Op-Op Fruit with just one sentence? That's asking too much of me."

This is such an outrageous promise!

"There's a little girl named Mischina Olga, well... to be precise, she looks only six years old, but is actually an old woman over two years old. She's a descendant of alchemists. If we find her, we can follow the trail to find Pure Gold ... Anyway, it's true, but I haven't investigated it yet. We've been cooperating for so many years, and you know that once I, Ortolan, make a promise, I never go back on it." Ortolan added before Doflamingo could speak.

Doflamingo weighed the matter carefully. He didn't completely believe Ortolan's words, but considering Ortolan's past behavior... aside from not paying back money, this guy's credit was indeed impeccable.

But that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that since he has already spoken, if I don't agree, the relationship will be strained. At the same time, taking the Op-Op Fruit will inevitably offend the World Government.

He offended both the World Government and Ortolan, and no one was protecting him... This immortality wasn't the same as being indestructible, so there was no reason to complain if he was beaten to death.

Moreover... it's impossible for him to achieve immortality immediately upon obtaining the Op-Op Fruit. He could find a place to hide alone and wait until Ortolan and his group are all dead before emerging from seclusion. He would need a long time and a lot of resources to nurture them. If he were found during this period, forget about immortality, he wouldn't even be able to leave behind his ashes.

As Doflamingo pondered these questions with considerable hesitation, Ortolan continued, "I'll be arriving in Dressrosa soon. Sengoku -sensei has entrusted this matter to me as a political task, instructing me to keep an eye on you. I'm only informing you in advance because of our past relationship, to avoid any potential conflict..."

These words completely dissuaded Doflamingo. Since Ortolan was personally keeping an eye on him, any further trouble from him would be utterly disrespectful.

"Don't try to fool me about Pure Gold..." Doflamingo replied somewhat helplessly.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely give you a hand when the time comes. Not to mention you, once you master the technology, even one share for each member of your Donquixote Family won't be a problem." Ortolan laughed heartily.

Doflamingo chuckled upon hearing this, then said, "Then I'll wait for you in Dressrosa, and we'll set off for the North Blue together."

After hanging up the Den Den Mushi with Doflamingo, Ortolan rolled over on the sofa like a salted fish.

Just then, Rouge walked in from outside and asked after seeing Ortolan, "What do you want to eat tonight?"

Ortolan looked at Rouge, his expression thoughtful for a moment, before finally saying, "Rouge Gion I have confirmed our relationship, we two..."

Rouge paused for a moment, but quickly acted as if she hadn't heard him and continued, "I've just learned how to make Iron Ox Beef Noodles. I'll make some for you later, okay?"

"Rouge ..." Ortolan stood up, walked up to Rouge, and placed his hands on her shoulders. "I..."

Before he could even speak, Rouge's tears welled up, and she hugged Ortolan tightly. "Don't say anything, don't leave me. I know you won't leave Gion, but I don't ask for anything, just don't leave me..."

At first, she might have only wanted to get a sense of security from Ortolan, and she did have ulterior motives. But now, after living together for so long, to be honest... she has spent far less time with Ortolan than with Roger.

Therefore, when Ortolan spoke just now, Rouge suddenly realized that she was no longer just looking for a sense of security. She had unknowingly developed deep feelings for Ortolan. She had become accustomed to Ortolan being her husband and was even enjoying it, getting the happiness she wanted from him!

She's fallen in love!

As Rouge gave Ortolan a hard shove. Logically, she shouldn't have been able to push Ortolan, but somehow, Ortolan managed to push him down onto the sofa. Then, Rouge straddled Ortolan and kissed Ortolan.

Ortolan was also a little confused at this moment. He had just meant to say that Gion would probably have to move into our house as well.

As for breaking up with Rouge, Ortolan had considered it, but in the end he decided to have it all!

We raised Ace to this age, and now we're separating? Isn't that like raising him for nothing?

Of Gion had also told Ortolan about this matter. After learning of Ortolan's shameless decision, Ortolan originally thought she would be furious and make a scene. Ortolan was even mentally prepared to shamelessly pester Gion. After all, if you want to build a harem, what shame do you need?

To Ortolan's surprise, Gion only gave him the cold shoulder for two days and then never mentioned the matter again.

Of course, Ortolan didn't rush to ask. He knew that Gion had tacitly agreed. He didn't know the reason, perhaps it was influenced by the historical context? But there was no need to ask and find out, wouldn't that be crazy?

Although Ortolan and Rouge had an ambiguous relationship, neither of them had ever really crossed the line. But now, things had really taken a turn for the better.

Since his supposed 'recuperation', Ortolan had not interacted with Gion. Now that Rouge being so proactive and enthusiastic, Ortolan stopped pretending to be a gentleman.

After a passionate kiss, Ortolan Rouge into his arms and headed towards the bedroom.

I'm sorry, Roger, I've done you such a big favor, so it's only right that you enjoy yourself a bit... right?

As for Dressrosa... Doflamingo probably isn't in a hurry to leave; being a day late won't make a difference!